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NYC Behavior Specialists
New York, New York

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)Contract

Listed compensation

$150-$180/hr

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
  • Location: Brooklyn, NY In-Home
  • Job Type: Contract/Per Diem/Day-Time Schedule
  • Compensation: $150-$180/hr

About Us

NYC Behavior Specialists is a multidisciplinary agency providing high-quality therapeutic services, including ABA, SETSS, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy. We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with a client in Brooklyn who requires occupational therapy services.

Job Responsibilities

Provide individualized occupational therapy in the child's home, addressing language development and communication goals.

  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine OT needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
  • Work closely with parents and caregivers to support occupational goal achievement at home.
  • Maintain accurate session notes and progress reports.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapy techniques to improve outcomes of client

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Active New York State Occupational Therapy license (OT/L or OTR/L) in good standing.
  • Experience working with young children (preschool-aged) preferred.
  • Ability to build rapport with young children and engage them in play-based learning.

What We Offer

HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr

Flexible scheduling based on your availability

Supportive, team-oriented work environment Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with other professionals

Join NYC Behavior Specialists today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, home-based occupational therapy for children, focusing on language development and communication goals. Conduct assessments, implement IEP-aligned treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to track progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric CareAssessment and EvaluationTreatment PlanningIEP Goal ImplementationPatient Rapport BuildingClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 678 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

NYC Behavior Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 63% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$343k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $318k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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$225k-250k
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$270k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage $2,000 sign-on bonus

Family of Kidz · Holtsville, New York

$125k – $250k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics

Pivot Home Health · Aurora, Colorado

$80-$130/hr
#3

Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage $2,000 sign-on bonus

$60-$120/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Home Health - Modesto, CA

$100-$110/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NYC Behavior Specialists

Benefits & Perks

HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr
Flexible scheduling
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Opportunity for career growth